Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

Garg Consulting Services, Inc.•Rocky Hill, CT

9d•$135,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer, you will lead the design and oversight of HVAC, plumbing, pumping, and fire protection systems for a variety of facilities projects. This role involves design leadership, construction-phase services, and client collaboration, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all applicable codes and engineering standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Engineering from an accredited institution
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Connecticut
Minimum 10 years of experience in plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC system design
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Strong knowledge of heating, cooling, ventilation, and hydronic piping systems
Familiarity with Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with facility projects, design, and construction-phase services

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial and industrial facilities projects
Strong understanding of hydronic systems, pumps, and fire sprinkler systems
Familiarity with design-build and conventional project delivery methods
Ability to conduct site visits and inspections in various conditions
Experience coordinating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams

Responsibilities

HVAC & Fire Protection Design: Develop engineering solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Engineering Calculations: Perform load calculations, hydraulic pressure drop analyses, and plumbing pipe sizing.
Design Documentation: Convert design concepts into working drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
Construction Phase Support: Provide technical guidance and oversight during construction.
Client Collaboration: Interface with clients to clarify requirements, resolve challenges, and deliver engineering expertise.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with International Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes, NFPA 13, ASME B31.1/31.9, and SMACNA duct standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers to deliver integrated project solutions.
Documentation & Reporting: Prepare reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.